Health Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration
MacEwan University, Canada
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- Fall intake for all bachelor programmes. Winter intake (Nov 30 deadline) for Bachelor of Arts, Comme
Health Sciences
Older patients often require complex and specialized care to maintain physical and mental health. With new advances in all areas of health care, nurses specializing in gerontology offer their patients increased mobility, improved resilience and greater peace of mind. This 18-credit program challenges you to apply compassion, dedication, leadership and knowledge to end-of-life care populations.
Faculty: School of Continuing Education | Duration: Fall and Winter terms (7 courses, 18 credits) | Study mode: online | Intake: Winter | Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The courses are scheduled over the fall and winter terms and must be completed in a specific sequence.
When you specialize in gerontological nursing, you are prepared for leadership roles in continuing care, acute care, community nursing, home care, health promotion and primary care.
Regular admission: Applicants must be actively registered in Canada as one of the following: Registered Nurse Registered Psychiatric Nurse Graduate Nurse with a temporary permit Licensed Practical Nurse Registered Practical Nurse International admission: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing is required from a recognized institution Other admission requirements vary depending on your home country
Domestic applicants: CAD 5,274 a year (2026). 2026/27 full-time tuition as stated in the MacEwan cost estimate sheet; excludes mandatory and program fees, books and supplies. Indicative estimate: the sheet bases it on the maximum possible course load (18 credits). Source
International applicants: CAD 16,938 a year (2026). 2026/27 full-time tuition as stated in the MacEwan cost estimate sheet; excludes mandatory and program fees, books and supplies. Indicative estimate: the sheet bases it on the maximum possible course load (18 credits). Source
Fall intake for certificates. Digital Experience Design (Post-diploma certificate) also has a Spring/Summer intake; Gerontology, Hospice Palliative Care and Behaviour Analysis also have a Winter intake.
All programmes admit new students in the Fall term; some programmes also offer Winter, Spring/Summer intakes. Fall 2026 classes start 2 September 2026 and Winter 2027 classes start 6 January 2027 for programmes with a Winter start.
Fall deadline May 1 for Bridge to Canadian Nursing; March 30 for Emergency Communications and Response; June 30 for Educational Assistant, Office Assistant (Administrative, Legal, Medical), Digital Experience Design (Spring/Summer: March 30), Gerontology, Hospice Palliative Care and Behaviour Analysis (Winter: November 30 for the last three).
Applications open October 1 for Fall, February 1 for Winter and May 1 for Spring/Summer (for the following year). International applicants must apply by May 1 for Fall, October 1 for Winter and January 30 for Spring/Summer unless an earlier closing date is indicated.
Applications are submitted online through ApplyAlberta. The application fee is $110 (2026/27), non-refundable, paid by Amex, Debit MasterCard, MasterCard, Visa or Visa Debit. The admission confirmation deposit is $400 for new domestic students and $1,000 for new international students, applied towards tuition.
Apply through the official page: https://www.macewan.ca/apply-enrol/admissions/application/apply-now/
Health Sciences
MacEwan University, Canada
Health Sciences
MacEwan University, Canada
Health Sciences
MacEwan University, Canada
Health Sciences
MacEwan University, Canada
Health Sciences
MacEwan University, Canada
Health Sciences
MacEwan University, Canada
Health Sciences
MacEwan University, Canada
Health Sciences
MacEwan University, Canada
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